Category Archives: 96.1 myFM Local News
What's good in Renfrew? Renfrew County 4-H youth heading to Saskatchewan for national exchange
Young agricultural experts from the Ottawa Valley will get the chance to see farming from a whole new perspective. The Renfrew County 4-H club's Ag Rangers will head to Saskatchewan this summer, repre...
May 04, 2026 (Renfrew County 4-H Photo)
Renfrew council, mayoral races expected to heat up as nominations trickle in
One prospective nominee in Renfrew's upcoming municipal election expects the local race to heat up. Scott Miller, who was among the first people to publicly declare their intention to run for council ...
May 04, 2026 Scott Miller is expected to register for Renfrew's council race ahead of the fall election
OPP urges caution as construction season gets underway in Upper Ottawa Valley
Police in the Upper Ottawa Valley are reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert as construction season ramps up across the region. The Upper Ottawa Valley detachment of the Ontario Provincial Poli...
May 04, 2026
24-year-old in custody following Renfrew weapons investigation
Weapons-related charges have been laid following a recent investigation by the Renfrew OPP. Officers attended a weapons call for service within town limits back on Tuesday, April 14th, where they iden...
May 04, 2026 A police vehicle is parked on Highway 17 at Storyland Road last year. (Jessica Bilson photo)
Ontario SPCA Urges Pet Owners to Prepare for Emergencies
As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is urging residents to make sure their pets are included in emergency planning so no member of the household is overlooked d...
May 04, 2026
Today's gas prices in the Ottawa Valley
Here's our daily look at the cost of fuel across the Ottawa Valley. We've compiled the list of gas prices on Monday, May 4th, as of 8:30 a.m., according to gasbuddy.com. ARNPRIOR Ultramar and On the R...
May 04, 2026
Health unit launches Yellow Ribbon Campaign to reduce animal bites
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit has launched its annual Yellow Ribbon Campaign, aimed at reducing animal bites and promoting safer interactions with pets. The campaign encourages pet owner...
May 04, 2026 art_man / Depositphotos.com
MENTAL HEALTH WEEK: RCRC highlights link between chronic pain and mental health
Sometimes, taking care of your mind means taking care of your body first. Renfrew Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Centre co-founder Dr. Lauren Scott notes that while their services don't directly ad...
May 04, 2026
Provincial funding fuels growth of Ottawa Valley summer festivals
The increasingly popular Multicultural Festival, spearheaded by Karthi Rajamani of the Pembroke Public Library, got a major boost today in the form of funding from the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fun...
May 04, 2026
The Renfrew 48
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. TODAY: Get some gym time in today at the myFM Centre! The town will open up the Home Hardware Gymnasium to the public for a ...
May 04, 2026
